“Based on the daring feat of Philippe Petit who walked a tightrope between the twin towers NYC.
This though is far more complex than that. A novel that doesn’t have a plot, more a collection of characters and an event. Very interesting how one of the characters describes the feat as ‘Living Art’ clever this author.
Score 7/10
Date read July 2010
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“Ok so it won the Booker and is a number one best seller.
This epic historical novel from middle ages centres around Thomas Cromwell, he works his way up the ranks and into power.
I gave up on page 100…enough for me, I don’t have the historical knowledge or have the desire either to connect with this book.
Score 3.5/10
Date read April 2010
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“Turgid, political, so called love story which made it to the Booker shortlist in 1999.
It spans from 1900 to present day, quite the most boring book I’ve read. Our book group gave it an average 2.25/10
Score 1/10
Date read March 2010
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“Shortlisted for the 2008 Booker prize and first in a trilogy.
This is a multi cast historical saga from 1831 India.
Very interesting and colourful language, I liked the languages…Indian words, pidgin English, maritime jargon. Ultimately though this story didn’t work for me. I know its a trilogy but the characters didn’t develop fast enough (in 480 pages), I haven’t the energy to read book two etc.
Score 4.5/10
Date read September 2009
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